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Section 26. Discipline 26.1 Disciplinary Action The continued employment of every employee shall be during good behavior and rendering of efficient service. An employee is subject to disciplinary action and may be discharged, suspended, demoted for cause, or placed on probation as provided in Section 21 and such disciplinary action shall be subject to appeal as set forth in Section 27.2(2). Any employee discharged, suspended or demoted for cause shall be furnished the reason for his/her discharge, and the period of duration in writing. An employee suspended from the City service shall forfeit all rights, privileges and salary or other fringe benefits while on such suspension. 26.2 Causes for Dismissal, Suspension, Demotion or Placement on Probationary Period The following, among others, are causes which are sufficient for disciplinary action: (1) Absence without leave, or failure to report to work after a leave of absence has expired, or after such leave of absence has been disapproved or revoked. (2) Conviction of a felony criminal offense. Conviction shall mean a termination of criminal proceedings adverse to the employee upon a verdict, by plea of guilty, upon a judgment against the employee, or upon a plea of nolo contendere, without regard to subsequent disposition of the case by suspension or sentence, probation, or otherwise. (3) Excessive use of sick leave, or a patterned use of sick leave on a recurring basis. (4) Frequent or excessive tardiness, or absence from work, or from an employee's work area. (5) Dishonesty. (6) Unsatisfactory work performance. (7) Through misconduct, causing damage to public property or waste of public supplies. (8) At the time of employment, having concealed or misrepresented facts in his/her application for employment. (9) Insubordination, including refusal to do assigned work or refusal to perform work in the manner described by a supervisor without proper justification. (10) Disrespectful or discourteous conduct toward a City officer or official, another employee, or a member of the public while representing the City. -35 -